Overview
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| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Online | indwes.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Marion, Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Wesleyan faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,880 prospective students applied, and 3,566 were granted admission. Of those admitted 565 enrolled in the school. 2,398 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 464 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $28,960 plus fees of $0. IWU is ranked 298 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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IWU is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Indiana Wesleyan University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#298 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#211 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#247 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,384 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,574 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,084 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,002 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 56% |
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151801 IPEDS survey data for Indiana Wesleyan University.
Current students may use the Indiana Wesleyan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.